I have never ordered from sevencups but have had their name recommended to me as a source ... maybe for Dan Cong? Can't remember. Please don't be shy about updating us on your experience with your order ... maybe even a brief tasting note if you can.

I wonder if their name refers to the ancient poem "seven bowls of tea" by Lu Tong.

By the way, here's the worst translation possible of this poem, courtesy of Wikipedia:

The first bowl of tea moistens my throat,
the second breaks my loneliness, and
the third bowl racks my brains, bringing to light the texts of 5,000 volumes.
The fourth induces perspiration whereby all ills evaporate through my pores.
The fifth makes my muscles and bones feel light, and
the sixth links me to celestials.
Be careful when drinking the seventh bowl,
as it makes you feel as if a cool breeze were coming from your armpits.

I think I might have done better ordering the slightly lower grade of Long Jin, given the price of the Shi Feng, but I like to at least try a tea if it is very expensive, because sometimes the price dopes indeed translate to a taste-explosion of awesomeness...

Yep...I am all for going for the gusto, you never know what tea will be come your favorite of all time.

One thing I must say for the premo Long Jings, they are spectacular looking. I often consider them to be works of art. Opening the tin, seeing such beauty that awaits, spooning it out and appreciating the aroma as it permeates most of the room.

Chip wrote:I have heard all good reports but have never tried it myself. The owner KNOWS TEA!!!

But the owner has no idea that theres anything outside the borders of Gods own country, US of A..
And has the owner removed the shipping info or has all the customers blindly clicked "Yes I agree" with the shipping policies...
https://www.sevencups.com/tea_shop/syst ... conditions